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Have you ever wondered how psychology and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can come together to change lives? In this inspiring video, Ernest Ellender shares his heart-led journey, blending his family’s legacy of community service with his dual passions for therapy and martial arts. He opens up about the challenges of pursuing passions in a small community with deep-rooted stigmas around therapy. Ernest’s story of overcoming intergenerational trauma and the importance of business acumen in sustaining passion projects is a powerful reminder of how heart-led businesses can spark meaningful change.

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Key Takeaways from this Episode

• The definition and importance of a heart-led business
• The influence of family and community service on professional paths
• The transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and psychology
• Overcoming the stigma of therapy in small communities
• The journey from passion to profession: balancing martial arts and psychology
• The impact of intergenerational trauma and healing

About the Guest
Ernest Ellender, PhD, a South Louisiana native, blends his bayou roots with 20+ years of expertise in psychology, life coaching, and martial arts. As the author of This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods and founder of a 17-year-strong martial arts school, he empowers others to heal, grow, and thrive.

Additional Resources

• Website

www.ernestellenderphd.com
www.healfromchildhood.com

• LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/coach-ernest-ellender

• Facebook

www.facebook.com/healfromchildhood

• Book

This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1MJ1NH

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